Cretan Tiger Moth vs Winged Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cretan Tiger Moth | Winged Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euplagia quadripunctaria rhodosensis | Megacrania batesii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Erebidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 42-52 mm wingspan | 100-140mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Crete, Rhodes, Mediterranean Islands | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cretan Tiger Moth
A colorful tiger moth found on Mediterranean islands including Crete and Rhodes. It has black-and-white striped forewings and red-orange hindwings.
Did You Know?
Thousands gather in the Valley of the Butterflies on Rhodes each summer to aestivate.
Winged Stick Insect
A large bright green stick insect with well-developed wings that can fly short distances. It feeds on pandanus palms along tropical coastlines. When threatened it sprays a peppermint-scented defensive chemical.
Did You Know?
It sprays a liquid that smells exactly like peppermint oil from glands in its thorax when threatened.